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Kodak M550 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Kodak M550
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak M550 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M550 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M550 was announced 3 years prior to the H90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M550 scores against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Sony H90

 M550 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak M550

 H90 M550 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M550 and Sony H90

 M550 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M550 vs the H90.

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M550 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M550 and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H90 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M550
Portrait photography with Sony H90
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M550 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
53
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M550 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M550 Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M550 Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak M550 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M550 and Sony H90
 Kodak EasyShare M550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare M550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $230